Stocks to Watch: Ford, Peets, Bunge and More ...

Stocks held modest gains after an unexpected rise in consumer confidence and as several key companies, including Ford and 3M, posted better-than-expected results in a big day for earnings.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained more than 35 points a day after a lackluster sessionas investors awaited earnings reports this week and news from the Federal Reserve's policy setting meeting on Wednesday.

Among Dow components, Caterpillar, 3M and General Electric advanced, while Coca-Cola and Home Depot fell.

Here are six stocks that are on the move:

FordThe auto manufacturer posted its best first-quarter performance since 1998 with with a $2.6 billion profit.